COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine
Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.
This summer — for the first time in more than 90 years — there won't be an American Legion baseball season in Minnesota.
Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season
The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis has drastically scaled back its plans for the next season of plays, and says there will be staff cuts and layoffs as its budget for the upcoming season has been reduced by 60 percent.
FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test
The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand daily testing to millions — though it’s not without its shortcomings.
Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely
By Monday at least 31 states will have partially reopened after seven weeks of restrictions. The moves come as President Trump pushes for the country to get back to work — while many public health experts warn that it's too soon.
How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact
Loretta Zabinski died last summer, 10 days before her 95th birthday, and months before there was any whiff of a global pandemic. But memories of the quiet impact Zabinski had on the northern Minnesota town of Ely are now stronger than ever — thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak and an antique sewing machine. 
Pence spokesperson Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus
The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president.